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Labor/Employment

Jan. 12, 2007

Judge Grants Class Status to Costco Discrimination Suit

SAN FRANCISCO - In a victory for plaintiffs, a federal judge Thursday granted class status to a lawsuit charging retail giant Costco Wholesale Corp. with promoting female employees at a much slower rate than men into management positions.

By Tim Hay
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - In a victory for plaintiffs, a federal judge Thursday granted class status to a lawsuit charging retail giant Costco Wholesale Corp. with promoting female employees at a much slower rate than men into management positions.
      U.S. District Judge Marilyn Patel's decision is expected to open the gate to hundreds of other women who believe ...

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